Traveling from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): what you need to know
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GRR and ROA include:
Philadelphia International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is C$552. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$412. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from GRR to ROA, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Located around 23 kilometres from the center of Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GRR? If you're boarding an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
If you're on a late flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ROA:
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to central Roanoke is around 11 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 36 minutes.
When to fly to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Roanoke. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport for July if you'd like to visit Roanoke during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRR to ROA in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Roanoke
After locking in your flights from GRR to ROA, you'll want to find a hotel in Roanoke. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Virginia Museum of Transportation, Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square are leading attractions which should feature on every Roanoke itinerary.
Complete your Roanoke trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Roanoke.
